Monthly Archives: April 2013

Manchester School of Art celebrates 175 years

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THIS YEAR marks 175 years of the Manchester School of Art, with events taking place worldwide, as well as at Manchester Metropolitan University. The celebration will feature a combination of exhibitions, lectures, and performances totalling 175 events.The school, founded in 1838, was originally opened in the basement of Manchester Royal institution before combining with Manchester Metropolitan University. Notable graduates include L S Lowry, Steve Coogan, Martin Parr, Brian Cosgrove and a number Read more [...]

North Texas preowned home sales up 22 percent in March

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The number of homes for sale in North Texas is down by more than 20 percent from last year. (DMN files) March was another big month for North Texas home sales, with purchases of preowned properties rising 22 percent from year-ago levels. And median single-family home sales prices were 8 percent higher than in March 2012, the Real Estate Center at Texas AM University and the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems reported Monday. So far this year, home sales through real estate agents’ multiple Read more [...]

How to See Homes for Sale Before They’re on Realtor.ca – Part 2

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For over a year now, brokerages in Toronto (like Realosophy) have been given access to a data feed of all MLS homes listed for sale which we can upload to our website so home buyers can search all homes available for sale. At Realosophy, our goal was to take this information and present it to consumers in a way that was actually useful to them. When we researched what our buyer clients needed, we quickly realized that one the most important ways to create a better search experience than MLS.ca Read more [...]

Lego Batman 2 Wii U listed for May release

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Godfather of NBA Scouting, Marty Blake, dies

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Long before the Internet and long before the proliferation of ubiquitous NBA mock drafts, there was Marty Blake.Blake scouted for NBA talent in places far and near, obvious and obscure. He listed strengths and weaknesses, and his scouting service became a must-have for NBA executives.Blake, the Godfather of NBA Scouting, died Sunday in suburban Atlanta. He was 86."Marty began his lifetime of service to basketball at a time when the league was still in its infancy," NBA Commissioner David Stern said Read more [...]

Lego Batman 2 Wii U listed for May 21 launch at retail

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While we knew Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes was due to hit Wii U this Spring, we didn't get word on the game's official release date until now. According to listings on Amazon, GameStop and Best Buy, the game will debut on the Nintendo home console on May 21. We called GameStop and verified its listing.The Wii U version will feature enhanced maps and off-screen play using the Game Pad's touchscreen. Oh, and Batman. He's in the game too. Read more [...]

Houses are selling like hotcakes, but appraisals are not keeping up to date

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By Guest Columnist BILL GOLDEN, an independent Realtor with RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside You know what they say about there being no rose without a thorn? Well, the real estate market in Atlanta is looking quite rosy these days, but that does bring its share of thorns into the landscape. With a record low inventory of homes on the market, houses are selling like hotcakes. Every agent I know has a backlog of ready, willing, and able buyers waiting for the right listing to come up. Read more [...]